Description

Family:  Cornaceae
Zone: 6 – 9
Natural Range:  China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part sun
Height: 20
Bloom Time:  Spring
Attributes: Evergreen or Semi-evergreen with thick, glossy, bright green leaves to 3 long that turn purplish in winter.  White bracts surround a center of yellowish-green flowers.
Notes:  Originally introduced into commerce by John Elsley of Wayside Gardens in 1993.